Thromb Haemost 2007; 98(05): 1136-1138
DOI: 10.1160/TH07-05-0354
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Fibrinogen Tolaga Bay: A novel γAla341Val mutation causing hypofibrinogenaemia

Ryan L. Davis
1   Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
,
Stephen O. Brennan
1   Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
2   Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Publication History

Received 15 May 2007

Accepted after revision 28 June 2007

Publication Date:
30 November 2017 (online)

 

 
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